What W.S. Gewerbebau GmbH does

W.S. Gewerbebau GmbH is a privately held, owner-managed German general contractor (Generalunternehmen) headquartered in Uhlstädt-Kirchhasel, Thuringia, founded in 2002 by Dipl.-Ing. Wilfried Schardt. The company delivers turnkey commercial and industrial real estate across roughly eight European countries (Germany, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Poland, Ukraine, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary) via subsidiaries in England, Ireland, and Ukraine. Its core offering spans four integrated service lines: Gewerbebau (commercial construction, primarily retail), Industriebau (industrial halls and production facilities using prefabricated construction), Projektentwicklung (project development including investment planning, land acquisition, financing, and facility management), and Internationale Projekte (cross-border project execution).

The company generates one-time project-based revenue from turnkey delivery at fixed prices, completing approximately 50,000 m² of commercial space per year and 266 projects cumulatively across its 20-year history. Customer concentration sits heavily with European grocery discounters (Lidl, EDEKA, Aldi, Penny, Netto, REWE) and international fashion retail (Primark), with additional anchor relationships in logistics (Amazon), hospitality (Motel One), healthcare real estate (Casa Mia), and coworking (WeWork). WSG runs an enterprise field-sales model, sourcing work through direct relationships and industry reputation rather than reseller or marketing-led channels. Notable marquee projects include the Amazon LEJ3 logistics center in Osterweddingen (97,000 m²), the Dreiländergalerie shopping center in Weil am Rhein (60,000 m², investment exceeding 100 million EUR), and 122 Lidl stores plus distribution centers delivered in the UK and Ireland.

There is no proprietary technology platform; operations rely on standard digital measurement tools and construction management software. No funding rounds, institutional investors, parent companies, or public listing exist. The company is classified as a private GmbH (HRB 9511, Amtsgericht Gera) and currently employs approximately 75–100 staff depending on the data point cited.

Name

W.S. Gewerbebau GmbH

Legal name

W.S. Gewerbebau GmbH

Website

https://wsgbau.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

W.S. Gewerbebau GmbH is a German, owner-managed general contractor delivering turnkey commercial, industrial, and healthcare real estate across eight European countries, with recurring enterprise mandates from retailers such as Lidl, EDEKA, Primark, and Aldi, plus logistics, hospitality, and senior-care developers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Real Estate Property Managers (53131)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial/Process Plant General Contracting (IMAFAAAH), Self-Performing General Contractors (IMAFAAAI)

Keywords

• Turnkey commercial construction
• Industrial building construction
• Commercial real estate development
• General contractor services
• Project development construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Uhlstädt-Kirchhasel

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. General Construction Contracting: One-time project-based revenue from turnkey commercial real estate delivery. Full-service offering from concept through handover including planning, permitting, financing coordination, and construction.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

W.S. Gewerbebau GmbH operates as a general contractor delivering turnkey commercial and industrial real estate construction projects. The company manages the full project lifecycle from initial concept, planning, permitting, financing coordination, and construction through final handover, with guaranteed fixed pricing and annual output of approximately 50,000 m² of commercial space. It serves enterprise clients primarily across European retail, logistics, hospitality, and healthcare real estate sectors through subsidiaries in Germany, the UK, Ireland, and Ukraine.

Product overview

W.S. Gewerbebau GmbH is a general contractor (Generalunternehmen) specializing in turnkey commercial real estate construction. The company operates as a single unified service offering four integrated capabilities: Gewerbebau (commercial construction), Industriebau (industrial construction), Projektentwicklung (project development), and Internationale Projekte (international projects). The company provides end-to-end services from initial concept and planning through financing, permitting, construction, and final handover. They specialize in retail stores (EDEKA, Lidl, Aldi, Penny, Netto, REWE, DM, Primark), hotels (Motel One), logistics centers (Amazon, Lidl), industrial halls, production facilities, data centers, and social care facilities. Annual output is approximately 50,000 m² of commercial space.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gewerbebau (Commercial Construction)

Quantifiable outcome

• ~50,000 m² turnkey commercial space completed annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Partners from several European countriescoreOthersWSG collaborates with partners from multiple European countries to execute international construction projects. These partnerships enable cross-border project delivery and access to local expertise in different markets.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PORR AG: PORR is an Austrian-based general contractor active across DACH and CEE in commercial, residential, and infrastructure construction. It overlaps with W.S. Gewerbebau's German and Eastern European project footprint.
• Zech Group / Ed. Züblin AG: Züblin is a major German general contractor (part of the Strabag group) operating across commercial, industrial, and civil construction throughout Europe. It competes with W.S. Gewerbebau on larger commercial tenders while offering a much broader portfolio including civil engineering.
• Max Bögl Stiftung & Co. KG: Max Bögl is a large German construction and prefab manufacturer active in commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. Comparable to W.S. Gewerbebau in commercial/industrial construction but with significantly broader capabilities including prefab concrete and wind towers.
• HOCHTIEF AG: HOCHTIEF is one of the largest German-based construction groups with global operations in commercial building, infrastructure, and concessions. It overlaps with W.S. Gewerbebau in commercial turnkey construction but operates at vastly greater scale and scope.

Direct peers

• Köster GmbH: Köster is a German general contractor offering turnkey commercial, industrial, and office building construction across Germany and selected international markets. It competes head-to-head with W.S. Gewerbebau for retail and commercial real estate tenders.
• LIST AG: LIST is a German turnkey contractor for commercial real estate, logistics centers, and industrial buildings with project development capabilities. It mirrors W.S. Gewerbebau's combination of construction plus project development/financing services.
• Goldbeck GmbH: Goldbeck is a leading German turnkey commercial and industrial contractor that builds office buildings, logistics halls, and retail properties using industrialized prefab methods. It is a direct peer to W.S. Gewerbebau across commercial construction, industrial halls, and project development, though at significantly larger scale.
• Bremer AG: Bremer is a German turnkey contractor focused on commercial, retail, and industrial construction with fixed-price delivery. It is a close comparable to W.S. Gewerbebau in scope (retail, logistics, office) and business model.
• Depenbrock Bau: Depenbrock is a medium-sized German general contractor delivering turnkey commercial, office, and industrial buildings. It serves a similar German mid-market customer base to W.S. Gewerbebau, including retail and logistics clients.

Regional players

• Friedrich Wassermann Bauunternehmung: Wassermann is a medium-sized German construction company focused on turnkey commercial and industrial buildings, primarily in western Germany. It is a regional comparable to W.S. Gewerbebau in the German turnkey commercial contracting segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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